Ann-Elin Synnes · video

What this video covers

A 100-nautical-mile overnight passage from Tioman, Malaysia, to the Anambas Islands in Indonesia takes approximately 24 hours.1:28 The crew navigates in calm, flat seas but misses their intended landfall by 20 nautical miles due to a lack of predicted wind shifts, requiring an additional day of sailing to reach the port of Tarempa.1:36 Upon arrival, the crew utilizes the No Foreign Lands app to coordinate with a local agent, Iski, who facilitates the customs check-in process and provides guided tours of local markets, stilt villages, and squid farms.3:58 The infrastructure in Tarempa features extensive stilt housing and relies on scooters for transport.6:00 After provisioning, the crew motors to the nearby island of Glaupahat, a turtle conservation site, to snorkel and explore local reefs.13:32 While the crew experiences minor illness during the stay, they continue to anchor at various islands to access diving and snorkeling spots.18:50 Engaging a local agent simplifies the complex Indonesian check-in process and provides access to local knowledge and resources.11:25

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